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Neighbors

Micki Kann, Charlie Morse, Allison Levy and Sharon Underwood were some of the first members to arrive.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly social March 7 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch.

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Sharon and Neil Meyer
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Midnight Cove II Hot Dog Cookout

Midnight Cove II condominium owners enjoyed all-you-can-eat hot dogs at the condominium's clubhouse Wednesday, March 7. Joe Ganey and Pat Sissem prepared the hot dogs, which attendees enjoyed poolside.

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February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar. Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch women enjoy fashion show

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members learned of the latest fashion trends during the group's annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Feb. 22, at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Rescue offers free pets for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with Purina's Pets for Seniors to help adoptable pets at the Sanctuary find new homes and to help seniors find a new companion.

  • East County
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Ballot winners Lana Finch, Bea Erickson and Sharyn Joseph
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  • March 7, 2012
And the award goes to ... the Privateer North!

On Feb. 26, the women of the Privateer North celebrated their third annual Academy Awards party -- and most of them lasted until midnight.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Angioletti with Simba and Sammy, Joan Smith with Honey, Pauline Young with Katie and Rosemarie Hodges with Elliott
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors paws to welcome new neighbor with party

Elliott, a 2-year-old black-and-white Sheltie, was the guest of honor at a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party held March 2, at his new home with Mike and Rosemarie Hodges.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 7, 2012
Casa del Mar treated to concert

On Feb. 23, Amanda Lubin performed a piano program at the association apartment at Casa del Mar.

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Andy Youngs, Esther Cook, Jane Vorel and Jane Johnston. Photo by Dora Walters.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Group celebrates Royal birthday

Esther Cook's birthday coincided with the date of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Royal Rummage sale preview Friday, March 2.

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  • Neighbors
Joan Biller, Jean Griffin, Angela Stowe and Dee Pinksi
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 7, 2012
Longboat Key Susan G. Komen events set a new record

The Susan G. Komen Go for the Cure events on Longboat Key have set a new record.

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Louis Cabot submitted this sunset photo, taken on the northern tip of Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Louis Cabot submitted this sunset photo, taken on the northern tip of Longboat Key.

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Josh Tuttle's parents introduced him to jazz when he was young. Now, he has completed his first album and already has plans for a second. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors: Josh Tuttle

The Lakewood Ranch High School graduate now has his own radio show and will release his first album later this month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barbara Birkenberger took this sunset photo from her backyard in River Landings Bluff.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Birkenberger took this sunset photo from her backyard in River Landings Bluff.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2012
Obituary: George Richard 'Dick' Donahue Jr.

George Richard "Dick" Donahue Jr. died Dec. 26. He was 78.

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Mara Seat and Ricky Gonzalez were crowned the Princess and Prince of the prom and Leonore Hoffman and Simon Dorfman were the Queen and King.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Senior Senior Prom

The Riverview High School Key Club and Friends of Kobernick-Anchin put on a prom for the residents at Kobernick House, Saturday, March 3.

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